2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Steering Problems
- 8
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Steering
Heat sheald on exhaust manifold rusted and fell off engine resting on steering column locking steering momentarily untill i forced it to work.car was in motion when this happened.
ODI 11047104
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Started truck up and let idle for two minutes. Upon take off, the traction control light came on and was immediately followed by the check engine light with a message stating engine reduced power. The truck then begins to run very rough and when the brakes where applied it violently and uncontrollably lunged forward. I pulled off the road, turned off the engine, and waited a minute or two. Upon restarting the…
ODI 10567896
Steering
While driving around a highway bend in the road the steering wheel locked up and would not move going 60 miles per hour. I'm a big guy and really used all my force to turn the wheel and final got to break free with a loud pop from the steering colum area. This has happened about six time since and i now have only 20,000 miles on it. I am a shop owner and ase master tech, so i know what i am reporting this is crazy…
ODI 10550340
Power Train · Steering
Driving on the freeway, when truck started running rough. I managed to make it to the side of the freeway before the truck stopped working. Towed to gmc dealer. Broken throttle body sensor and broken steering position sensor connector. *tr
ODI 10496347
Automatic Transmission · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while utilizing the four-wheel drive mode, he attempted a left turn, but the vehicle would not go forward, until he turned the steering wheel back to the right. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 4,500. Updated 11/23/12 *cn
ODI 10478634
Steering
Accelerating up on ramp to ma pike with wheel turned. While merging with traffic at speed wheel locked in turned position. Forced wheel back straight with much force and a loud pop sound from steering. Due to the amount of force required, many people would not be able to unlock wheel and may crash. This has happened two times in last 30 days. Dealer refuses to make repairs, claims can not make happen when in their…
ODI 10409359
Steering
While driving down the interstate today, the steering locked in position. It took both hands to force it to turn, at which a pop was heard from the steering column area. Vehicle has driven normally since. Truck only has 1,500 miles on it. No consumer debris could have caused the problem. *tr
ODI 10383901